Jeppe Knave Traditional Cache
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Folk traditions about this site ascribe it as the grave of a character called Jeppe, who was an outlaw in the 11th or 12th century. This Jeppe and his band at some stage were waylaid and Jeppe was slain. As none of the local parishes would want to fork out for a decent burial for the knave, his cadaver was taken to the point where the parishes of Pendleton, Wiswell and Sabden meet and interred there. However, it appears the point where the parishes meet is actually some way away at the summit of Wiswell Moor, so Jeppe was deposited in a prehistoric monument (Bronze Age cairn) on the side of the fell.
The cache is placed near to the grave of Jeppe Knave so there is no need to disturb any stones on the grave.
There is a good path from the Nick O’Pendle to the location, passing a trig pillar, with magnificent views all around.
Good luck.
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